The Cardinals played their home games at Provost Umphrey Stadium in Beaumont, Texas, and competed in the Southland Conference.

The Cardinals were picked to finish fourth in the conference and received one first-place vote.

[4] The Southland Conference announced the 2024 preseason all-conference football team selections on July 22, 2024.

The Southland Conference announced the 2024 all-conference football team selections on November 26, 2024.

Lamar had a total of 8 players including 6 offensive and 2 defensive selected as second team members.